By Sharilee Swaity
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In this episode, I talk about my upcoming course: the Marriage Reset Group Coaching Course. This course will focus on helping couples reset their marriage after a time of struggle. This course will run first starting July 14, 2021, until September 8th. The second run of the course will begin at the end of September 2021.
To register for the course, go to https://gracedaily.vipmembervault.com/products/courses/view/1099279.
To view a presentation about the course itself, go to https://gracedaily.vipmembervault.com/products/courses/view/1098100
The movie mentioned in this episode was Why Did I Get Married, Too?
The scripture mentioned in this episode is Psalm 133;1.
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If you're a stepmom, what role do you play on Father's Day? Do you make gifts and get the kids to make homemade gift for Dad?
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Are you married to your opposite? Do you sometimes wonder if you and your spouse are incompatible? If so, this episode will help you through the pain of being very different than your partner. How do you deal with it? Is it possible to make it when you seem so different? Discover seven steps for being married to your opposite.
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Sponsor of the show: Grace Daily Coaching
Article of our "opposites" story: My Husband and I are Opposites
Marriage Media mention: Kosher Lust
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This episode is especially for stepmoms. We talk about why Mother's Day can be difficult for stepmother and five ways to make it easier.
Article mentioned: Mother's Day For Those Without Mothers
Marriage Media: The Stepmom Club Podcast
Scripture: Psalm 25:1-2
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This is the second episode in the series, Journey to Healing. In this episode, I talk about the first step in healing: acknowledging and releasing hurts from previous relationships. I go over seven tools for helping you release those often hidden feelings:
1. Journaling
2. Prayer
3. Nature
4. Exercise
5. Art
6. Sharing your story/feelings
7. Sharing your story/feelings with a professional
This week, in Marriage Media, I recommend the movie, We Bought a Zoo.
Our Scripture for this week is Psalm 116:1.
Also mentioned in this episode:
Happily Ever After Again: Hope, Healing & Love for Second Marriages
Other episodes in the Journey to Healing series:
https://secondmarriage.xyz/journey-to-healing-introduction/
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Are you a stepmom needing a little bit of encouragement? Do you sometimes feel like you’re in a no-win situation? Do you maybe even wonder if you might have made a mistake? Being a stepmother is one of the hardest roles you can take on. You “play the part” of being a mother: doing the work, and putting in the time but you are rarely if ever, recognized for what you are doing.
So, what can you do? How do you bridge the gap with these strangers who are now living in your home? How do you build connection, family, and togetherness when there are so many obstacles in your way? My book, 16 Gifts from a Stepmom: Encouragement for the Blended Family Journey, talks about how to do this. The book gives sixteen ways to connect with the new kids in your life, from encouragement to “Daddy Time” to fun.
In today’s podcast, I talk about my book, “16 Gifts from a Stepmom: Encouragement for the Blended Family Journey.” I go over the chapters of the book and then read the last chapter, called “You are Building a Legacy.” I also talk about the first Happily Ever After Again Podcast Contest.
Find out more about the contest here: https://secondmarriage.xyz/10th-episode-contest/
Mentioned in this episode: The Courage to Be a Stepmom
Episode About Stepmoms and Authenticity: https://secondmarriage.xyz/overcoming-imposter-syndrome-as-a-stepmom/
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In the first interview for the podcast, I talk with Jed and Jen Jurchenko about stepfamily life, connection, and communication. We talk about why conversation so important for couples. Be inspired by Jed and Jen's passion for helping couples.
Find Jed and Jen at:
https://www.blog.ithrive320.com/
Find their books at: https://www.amazon.com/Jed-Jurchenko/
My book: https://www.amazon.com/Second-Marriage-Insiders-Guide-Healing-ebook/dp/B071V9DXR5
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In this episode, I share how my thoughts on Valentine's Day have changed over the last twelve years of marriage. This holiday tends to bring up a lot of pressure for people, whether single, dating or married. Married people, especially men, can feel a lot of pressure to get this holiday "right."
The first way my thinking has changed is that I have realized that I can make plans for Valentine's Day. I don't have to put pressure on my husband to do it all, and make my day perfect! I am more of a planner, so it makes sense that I may do more of it.
The second change in my thinking is realizing that having a good time should be a joint venture -- not the job of one person. Finally, for me, I believe that "less is more" when it comes to Valentine's Day gifts.
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Blog Post Mentioned: https://secondmarriage.xyz/take-charge-valentines-day/
Connection Ideas: https://secondmarriage.xyz/connection-ideas/
Book: https://amzn.to/3jPdxJf
Movies Mentioned:
The Proposal
We Bought a Zoo
The Pursuit of Happyness
The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete
Up in the Air
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In this episode, the first in the series, "Journey to Healing," I talk about the journey to overcoming hurt from past relationships. What are signs that you still need healing? Bitterness, jealousy, and defeat. Also, we ask, why is healing so difficult? Grief, trauma, childhood hurts and marriage itself are things that make it hard. Finally, I introduce the 4-part healing process: acknowledging, feeling and releasing your feelings, taking responsibility, forgiveness, and changing your thinking.
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2020 was probably the hardest year of our life for many people. Here are 20 lessons I learned during this challenging year, from marriage lessons to how to play some new games. This is a random collection of life lessons, some serious and some fun.
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Show sponsor: the book, Happily Ever After Again: Hope, Healing & Love for Second Marriages.
Marriage Media: The Woman in White
Online games:Skribbl.io and Code Word
The podcast currently has 15 episodes available.